Reuben married Nancy A. Hovarter, daughter of Adam Hovarter and Mary Lyons. (Nancy A. Hovarter was born on 17 May 1876 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 15 Jan 1943 in Noble County, Indiana, USA 2 and was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield Center, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA 2.)